Service suspended during Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ontario Bishops Decide to Suspend Sunday Services
POSTED MARCH 13, 2020
Bishop Susan Bell, on the advice of the provincial metropolitan, has decided to temporarily suspend all Sunday worship services, effective Sunday, March 15.
"While the congregational worship of our Lord and Saviour is a foundational component of our faith," writes Bishop Bell in her latest pastoral letter, "we feel that it is imperative we take this extraordinary measure, consistent with the measures of other institutions with our province, to slow the capacity of this coronavirus to be transmitted through our communities."
The decision comes after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic and several cases have now been confirmed within the diocese's boundaries.
On Sunday, Bishop Bell will lead a live-streamed time of prayer, complete with a brief homily, beginning at 10AM on the diocesan Facebook page.
Earlier this week, Bishop Bell made the decision to suspend the sharing of the common cup at celebrations of the Eucharist, out of an abundance of caution, and in keeping with the Church’s longstanding teaching that it is sufficient to receive communion in one kind.
To reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses, including coronaviruses, the Ministry of Health continues to advise Ontario residents to wash their hands often, avoid contact with people who are sick, and practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette.
Bishop Susan also asks prayers for all who are ill with this virus, for their caregivers, and for healthcare workers and researchers working to limit the virus’ spread.
Diocesan leaders will continue to monitor the situation closely and encourage parish leaders to regularly visit the diocese's online COVID-19 resource hub.
For more information related to COVID-19, please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada's website.
Located in the heart of Beamsville
We are a medium size parish that is committed to following Christ. St. Alban's is known as a friendly, welcoming community where newcomers feel valued & people feel engaged.
History
The Rev. F.C. Piper, of St. Luke's Church in Smithville, began ministering to the Beamsville community in 1886. The church building was erected in 1889. Between 1901 and 1908 Beamsville was united with St. John's Church, Winona. Later on the connection to Smithville was re-established
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The Anglican Foundation of Canada was established in 1957 to encourage and support ministry within the Anglican Church of Canada where the need was greatest. The Foundation has provided support through loans and grants for a vast array of infrastructure projects, such as church and rectory renovations, washroom and kitchen installations, and accessibility improvements. The Foundation’s funding program also supports theological education and innovative ministry projects. In 2017, the Anglican Foundation celebrated 60 years of supporting ministry in the Canadian Church. There are twelve board directors from across the country who make decisions regarding grants, exercise financial oversight, and set the strategic direction. The board is chaired by the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and the day-to-day operations are managed by Executive Director Judy Rois. Mission The Anglican Foundation of Canada seeks to foster Anglican presence by providing abundant resources for innovative ministry and diverse infrastructure projects and theological formation throughout the Canadian church